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As War Affects Oil and Gas Supply, US Military Takes Another Look at Nuclear Microreactors

published: 2022-05-02 9:30
The Pentagon's Strategic Capabilities Office recently announced that it will reengage the development of a miniature nuclear reactor that can be carried in a C-17 strategic transport aircraft known as "Project Pele." In the future, in addition to solving the problem of power for US military bases in harsh environments, such a device can also reduce carbon emissions and geopolitical risks originating in oil-producing countries. ...  more

More Than 200 Apple Suppliers Commit to Switch to Clean Energy

published: 2022-04-29 9:30
Apple announced earlier that its suppliers had more than doubled their clean energy use last year. At present, out of the nearly 16 million watts of clean energy that has been committed, more than 10 million watts have been put into use. In 2021, these renewable energy programs reduced 13.9 million metric tons of carbon emissions. Over the next year, the current push will support greenhouse gas reductions equivalent to taking 3 million cars off the road. ...  more